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AI’s Ethical Implications: Job Displacement

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Yulin Liu*, Xiangtao Meng, Anqi Li

School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China.

*Corresponding author: Yulin Liu

Published: July 21,2023

Abstract

This paper explores the ethical implications of AI-induced job displacement. It analyzes existing sources on the topic and presents its findings in three main sections. It discusses the opportunities and risks of AI for employment, the challenges and solutions to mitigate its impact, and the role of cognitive biases in shaping public perception and response to AI. It argues for a cautiously optimistic approach to the potential of AI to revolutionize employment, provided that decision-makers and social partners take into account the special features of these new technologies. It also suggests some possible directions for further research and policy-making on this issue. The most important thing is to protect the interests of vulnerable groups such as elderly workers and female workers, and to gradually accept new technologies through relevant training measures launched by the government.

Keywords

AI-induced job displacement, ethics, solutions, opportunities, risks, cognitive biases

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How to cite this paper

AI’s Ethical Implications: Job Displacement

How to cite this paper: Yulin Liu, Xiangtao Meng, Anqi Li. (2023) AI’s Ethical Implications: Job Displacement. Advances in Computer and Communication4(3), 138-142.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/acc.2023.06.006